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James Toole and Miley Carroll.jpg
Location: South Carlow, Myshall area
The men were slain during the Irish civil War in 1922, at Shean, near Myshall. It seems fitting to have both poems side by side.

In Thee My Lord, M.C. Nolan.jpg
Location: Borris area.
MCN was from the Borris area. The poem is a simple prayer of trust in God.

In Seskin Glen 1798, P.J. McCall.jpg
Location: North-east.
One of many pieces written by McCall about the events of 1798.

In Memory of Fr. Vincent McDonald.jpg
Location: North-east, especially Clonmore
Eddie wrote this poem out of respect for a kindly pastor who cared for his people all his life.

Hosey's Song, W. Bambrick.jpg
Location: West Carlow, Old Leighlin area
The poem remembers an incident involving a local 'character'

Hills of Sweet Rossmore 1.jpg
Location: West Carlow, especially Killeshin and Rossmore
A fond review of Rossmore and its hinterland.

Heores of 1944<br />
Author: David Brennan, Ballon
Location: County
1944 was the greatest year, to date, for Gaelic football in Carlow

Hanging of a Carlow Boy<br />
Author unknown<br />
Printed in the Nationalist and Leinster Times in 1888
An account of an incident in 1798, another version of 'The Croppy boy'

Carlow Town, S. McCarthy, Damien Brett.MP3
Location: Carlow town
Sean McCarthy (Shanagolden) wrote this after a sojourn in Carlow. It tells the sad love story of a widow with young son whose father died in the fight for freedom.
The second text is Sean's own telling of the context for his…

Fr. John Murphy, W. White.jpg
Location: east Carlow, especially Tullow area
A narrative about the motivation of Father John Murphy, hero of 1798, and his sad demise.
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